MTHTrains RealTrax O-3 Operating instructions

M.T.H. Electric Trains

RailKing

®

Remote Control

Operating Instructions

The RailKing

®

Remote Control uses wireless infrared technology, much like

a television remote control, to allow users remote control of their trains from

up to 15 feet away. The Remote and Remote Lock-On replace the control

box found with M.T.H.’s Z-500

™

and Z-750

®

transformers, and are designed

for use with moderately powered transformers such as these. In order to

operate the system, you need a Remote handheld (batteries not included), a

Remote Lock-On for each loop of track you wish to control, and a section of

M.T.H. RealTrax

®

.

Please read the instructions completely before operation.

Set Up and Operation of Remote Control

Setting Up your Remote Control Unit for the First Time:

1. Ensure the transformer is unplugged.

2. Insert batteries (2 “AA” batteries, not included) into the remote

handheld.

3. Each RealTrax

®

segment (excluding switches and uncoupling

sections) has at least one knock-out tab in the roadbed (on either

end of the segment) that can be removed to reveal an opening for the

lock-on. See figures 1a and 1b for how to remove the

tabs.

4. Making sure the lock-on is aligned with the opening, firmly slide the

lock-on into place until it is fully plugged into the track section (see

figures 1c and 1d).

5. Plug the Z-500 or Z-750 into the lock-on’s center port, marked

“Power.”

6. Plug the Z-500 or Z-750 into any 110 volt AC wall outlet. There is

no need to connect the controller part of the transformer for remote

control operation with Remote Lock-On.

7. Press the upper end of the handheld’s throttle control rocker switch

to send voltage to the track. Because this is an infrared line-of-sight

remote, you must aim it at the lock-on in order to send signals to the

track. The green LED atop the lock-on will come on, indicating the

track is receiving power. Subsequent pushes of any buttons on the

remote will cause the LED to blink, indicating it is receiving the

signal.

Note: You cannot use the Remote Control and Remote Lock-on with

pre-1997 versions of Proto-Sound™ or with Proto-One™, Proto-Plus™,

Proto-Deluxe II™, whatever the date.

Knock Out must be

removed before

Remote Lock On can

be installed

Remove Knock Out

by Holding and Twisting

with a pair of pliers

1a

1c

1b

1d

Fig. 1a-1d: Installation of Remote Lock On

Fig. 3: Overview of the Inputs on the Remote Lock

On

Whistle/

Horn

Direction

Throttle Control

Rocker Switch

Bell

Emergency

Stop

Fig. 2: Overview of the Remote controls

Operating Train Features Using the Remote Handheld:

Operation Buttons:

Throttle Control – To increase or decrease track voltage, and therefore train

speed, press the throttle control rocker switch. Pressing the top end of the

rocker will increase voltage and speed. Pressing the bottom end of the rocker

will decrease voltage and speed. The engine will maintain the speed you set

after you release the throttle control until you press it again to change the

voltage and speed.

Horn/Whistle – To sound the horn or whistle, firmly press the Horn/Whistle

button. The longer you hold the button down the longer the horn or whistle

will sound. The horn/whistle will stop when you release the button.

Bell – To sound the bell (if the engine is so equipped), firmly press and

release the Bell button. To turn the bell off, press and release the Bell button

again. The bell will continue to ring from the time your turn it on until you

press and release the button again to turn it off.

Direction – To change the direction of the train, or to put it in neutral, firmly

press and release the Direction button. With the reverse units used in M.T.H.

and most other model trains, the direction will not go directly from forward to

reverse. If a train has been going forward, the first press will put the train

from forward into neutral, the second press into reverse, the third press back

into neutral, and the fourth back into forward. Please refer to your

locomotive’s operating instructions for more information on changing engine

direction.

Emergency Stop – To drop track voltage instantly to 0, firmly press the

Emergency Stop button. All trains on the track controlled by the Remote will

stop until you reapply voltage.

Speed Control:

M.T.H. engines equipped with Loco-Sound and Proto-Sound 2.0 have speed

control capabilities that allow them to operate in two different modes:

Conventional Mode and Legacy Mode.

Conventional Mode: The engine will start up in Conventional Mode, with

the speed control feature activated. This means that the engine will maintain

a constant speed up and down grades and around curves. You can add or drop

cars on the run, and the engine will maintain the speed you set.

Legacy Mode: You can opt to set the engines to Legacy Mode. This is the

non-speed control mode previous M.T.H. and other locomotives operate in.

The engine’s speed will fall as it labors up a hill and rise as it travels

downward. It is also affected by the addition or releasing of cars while on the

run.

Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch:

When used with the Remote Lock-On, Loco-Sound-equipped engines gain

Proto-Cast

™

and Proto-Dispatch

™

features.

Proto-Cast: This feature allows you to play recorded music through your

engine’s speakers. You must supply the audio source (a small portable is

sufficient) and a male-to-male mini cable (1/8”) (like that used for the headset

with a portable CD/tape player) to connect your audio source to the Remote

Lock-On. To use Proto-Cast, simply plug the mini-cable into your audio

source and into the “CAST” jack on the right side of the lock-on and adjust

the volume.

Proto-Dispatch: This feature allows you to broadcast your own voice

through your engine’s speakers. You must supply the microphone and the

mini cable (1/8”, like that used for the headset with a portable CD/tape player)

to connect your microphone to the Remote Lock-On. To use Proto-Dispatch,

simply plug the mini-cable into the microphone and into the “DISPATCH”

jack on the left side of the Lock-On and speak into the microphone.

When these features are in use, the locomotive’s own sounds (engine sounds

and bells, whistles, and horns) will be muted so that only the sounds you

broadcast will be heard. Because these two features are voice activated, there

will be a 10-15 second delay after you stop speaking into the microphone or

turn off the stereo before the engine sounds resume. To stop using the feature

and return to normal operation, unplug the cable from the lock-on jack.

Note: M.T.H. does not recommend using Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch

at the same time. Such usage may generate undesired audio feedback.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your RailKing Remote Control System should offer years of trouble-free

service. There are a few things you can do to ensure trouble-free operation:

1. If your Train responds inconsistently, replace old batteries with fresh

ones.

2. Remove batteries before storing.

3. Do not drop the remote. It may damage the electronics inside.

4. Any attempt by anyone other than an authorized M.T.H. repair

person to open and repair the Remote Control Handheld

Transmitter or Remote Lock-on may result in the loss of warranty

protection.

Notes:______________________________________________

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SERVICE & WARRANTY INFORMATION

How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty

For warranty repair, do not return your product to the place of purchase. Instead, follow

the instructions below to obtain warranty service, as our dealer network is not prepared

to service the product under the terms of this warranty.

1. First, write, call or FAX M.T.H. Electric Trains, 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive,

Columbia, MD 21046, (Tel: 410-381-2580; FAX : 410-423-0009; e-mail:

[email protected]), stating when it was purchased and what seems to be the

problem. You will be given a return authorization number to assure that your

merchandise will be properly handled upon its receipt.

2. CAUTION: Make sure the product is packed in its original factory packaging

including its foam and plastic wrapping material so as to prevent damage to the

merchandise. The shipment must be prepaid and we recommend that it be insured. A

cover letter including your name, address, daytime phone number, e-mail address (if

available), Return Authorization number, a copy of your sales receipt and a full

description of the problem must be included to facilitate the repairs. Please include

the description regardless of whether you discussed the problem with one of our

service technicians when contacting M.T.H. for your Return Authorization number.

3. Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any

merchandise for service.

Limited One-Year Warranty

All M.T.H. products purchased from an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant are covered

by this warranty.

See our website at or call 1-888-640-3700 to identify an Authorized M.T.H. Train

Merchant near you.

M.T.H. products are warrantied for one year from the date of purchase against defects in

material or workmanship, excluding light bulbs and traction tires. We will repair or

replace (at our option) the defective part without charge for the parts or labor, if the item

is returned to M.T.H. Electric Trains within one year of the original date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover damages caused by improper care, handling, or use.

Transportation costs incurred by the customer are not covered under this warranty.

Items sent for repair must be accompanied by a return authorization number, a

description of the problem, and the original sales receipt from an Authorized M.T.H.

Train Merchant, which gives the date of purchase. Call 410-381-2580, fax

410-423-0009, or e-mail the Service Department at to obtain a return authorization

number.

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